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pt. 1: Introduction to organizations. 1. Organizations and organization theory -- pt. 2: Organizational purpose and structural design. 2. Strategy, organization design, and effectiveness -- 3. Fundamentals of organization structure -- pt. 3: Open system design elements. 4. The external environment -- 5. Interorganizational relationships -- 6. Designing organizations for the international environment -- pt. 4: Internal design elements. 7. Manufacturing and service technologies -- 8. Information technology and control -- 9. Organization size, life cycle, and decline -- pt. 5: Managing dynamic processes. 10. Organizational culture and ethical values -- 11. Innovation and change -- 12. Decision-making processes -- 13. Conflict, power, and politics -- Integrative cases
Notes
Cut text on page 286 due to tight binding. inherent obscured text back cover due to sticker.